[mxred91]

I have to start out saying MAKING THESE IS FUN! I decided to see what I could make with minimal tools, and off the shelf materials at the hardware store (Menards). Starting with a 5/16" carbon steel rod, without measuring (so that is why it is asymmetrical) I bent it to shape in a vice with a hammer and pliers. All cold formed, no heat. I used a file to smooth off the gouged sections of steel. Painted it with acid etch primer, and wheel paint (left over from my car project). 3/8" latex tubing is from the plumbing aisle. The cord wrap was $4 for 150 feet of cord. The pouch is from a purse I bought at a garage sale for$1. Shoots Great. Pic and Video below

 

[Sam]

I have to start out saying MAKING THESE IS FUN! I decided to see what I could make with minimal tools, and off the shelf materials at the hardware store (Menards). Starting with a 5/16" carbon steel rod, without measuring (so that is why it is asymmetrical) I bent it to shape in a vice with a hammer and pliers. All cold formed, no heat. I used a file to smooth off the gouged sections of steel. Painted it with acid etch primer, and wheel paint (left over from my car project). 3/8" latex tubing is from the plumbing aisle. The cord wrap was $4 for 150 feet of cord. The pouch is from a purse I bought at a garage sale for$1. Shoots Great. Pic and Video below

I'm really impressed!

 

[mxred91]

Your Oak fork was a beauty Sam. I actualy much prefer working with wood. I just had to see what you could make with Hardware store stuff.

 

[smitty]

Nice slingshot ! I like it!

 

[harpersgrace]

Great job, you done good for free hand bending.